A bill supported by the National Rifle Association and Unified Sportsmen of Florida to allow possession of firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes while in National Forests and State Parks in Florida passed the Florida Legislature today and is on its way to Governor Jeb Bush (R) for his signature.

HB-1029 Sponsored by Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) in the House and Senator Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) in the Senate does the following:

1. Repeals the law that bans firearms in National Forests in Florida (s. 790.11, 790.12, 790.14)

2. Directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to repeal its rule that bans firearms in State Parks (rule 62D-2.014(10).

3. Requires that all other applicable firearms laws be followed.

4. Requires that a new rule be formulated by DEP that allows firearms in state parks and stipulates that firearms shall at all times be in the possession of a responsible party or properly secured within or to a vehicle or temporary housing, which shall include motor homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, campers, tents, or other enclosed structures, while in state parks.

The bill passed the House 90-27 and passed the Senate 31-6

Special thanks go to Senate President Tom Lee (R-Brandon) and House Speaker Allan Bense (R-Panama City) for helping move this legislation.

"Just what makes a pure grappler think he can survive with an experienced striker. Especially if that striker isn't following any particular rule set and is well aware of what the grapplers strategies are".

That's rather interesting. Anyone know what the deal is in Wyoming? I go out to the Bighorns every year with a big group of friends, and someone's always brought along a rifle or two for target practice, heh ...

That's rather interesting. Anyone know what the deal is in Wyoming? I go out to the Bighorns every year with a big group of friends, and someone's always brought along a rifle or two for target practice, heh ...

I would think it would be suicide not to have a firearm out there in Wyoming!!!

Originally Posted by Sifu Rudy Abel

"Just what makes a pure grappler think he can survive with an experienced striker. Especially if that striker isn't following any particular rule set and is well aware of what the grapplers strategies are".

When I meant firearms, I meant in the State Forests, etc, you know, the subject of this thread. :):):)

Originally Posted by Sifu Rudy Abel

"Just what makes a pure grappler think he can survive with an experienced striker. Especially if that striker isn't following any particular rule set and is well aware of what the grapplers strategies are".

Colorado has a similar law to the one just enacted in Florida. Also the description of Wyoming is accurate the capitol city has a population of 51,000+ people. My home town of Brighton Colorado (ever heard of it? didnt think so.) has more people then the capitol of Wyoming.......

State parks have the lowest violent crime resolution rates of all areas. they also have growing issues with people growing drugs and violently protecting their drug fields from people walking by them...